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American River College Catalog 2019-2020 98 A.A. Degree: Carpenter Apprenticeship Drywall/Lathing Apprenticeship Electrical Apprenticeship Ironworkers Apprenticeship Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship Certificates: Carpenters Apprenticeship Drywall/Lathing Apprenticeship Electrical Apprenticeship Ironworkers Apprenticeship Mill and Cabinet Maker Apprenticeship Residential/Commercial Electrician Trainee Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Sheet Metal Residential Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship Pre-Apprenticeship Department Certificates: Green Technology Pre-Apprenticeship Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship Utilities Worker Pre-Apprenticeship Area: Apprenticeship Phone: (916) 484-8521 Counseling: (916) 484-8572 Area: Pre-Apprenticeship Dean: Dr. Trish Caldwell Phone: (916) 484-8354 American River College conducts, in cooperation with industry, a number of apprenticeship programs. An apprenticeship program is a formal system of occupational training from one to five years, that combines paid employment, on-the-job training and job related college instruction in order to develop skilled workers. Apprenticeship programs are a cooperative effort between employers, the Department of Labor (DOL) and/or the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), and the college. Enrollment in an apprenticeship course is limited to registered apprentices. Information on admission to apprenticeship status can be obtained from the local trade in which you are interested, or from the office of the Dean of Technical Education. DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES Carpenter Apprenticeship Major Code, degree: 011247A01 Major Code, certificate: 011247C01 is program concentrates on training apprentices to the specific levels required for the construction industry and has been approved by the State of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. It includes safety, blueprint reading, residential and commercial construction processes, building codes, estimation, and various carpentry topics. Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to: demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment. demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the carpenter’s tools of the trade. analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to carpentry. analyze and interpret residential and commercial construction blueprints. evaluate, layout, and construct various systems such as floor, wall, roof, and concrete form. evaluate and layout a building site using architectural drawings. calculate elevations by using an engineer’s rod and various leveling devices. estimate and order material for construction projects. identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction. develop interpersonal skills with customers, co-workers, and different trades-workers. plan projects with given information such as blueprints, specifications, and contract documents. Career Opportunities Upon completion of the Carpenter Apprenticeship degree or certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction and maintenance, utilities, and facilities management. Students may also further their career as a licensed contractor after completing the degree program. For more information, contact: Program Director 800 Chadbourne Rd, Suite A Fairfield, CA 95485 (707) 399-2880 See losrios.edu/gainful-emp-info/gedt.php?major=011247C01 for Gainful Employment Disclosure. Requirements Degree or Certificate 37.9 Units CARPT 107 Rigging....................................................................................... 1.5 CARPT 110 Foundations and Floors ............................................................. 1.5 CARPT 112 Structural Framing .................................................................... 1.5 CARPT 114 Form Detailing, Construction & Erection ......................................1 CARPT 120 Exterior Finish ........................................................................... 1.5 CARPT 122 Interior Finish ............................................................................ 1.5 APPRENTICESHIP Mill and Cabinet Maker Apprenticeship Certificate Major Code: 011410C01 (Certificate was added after catalog was printed, see June 2019 Addendum for full listing.)

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A.A. Degree: Carpenter Apprenticeship Drywall/Lathing Apprenticeship Electrical Apprenticeship Ironworkers Apprenticeship Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Sheet Metal Service Technician

ApprenticeshipCertificates: Carpenters Apprenticeship Drywall/Lathing Apprenticeship Electrical Apprenticeship

Ironworkers Apprenticeship Mill and Cabinet Maker Apprenticeship Residential/Commercial Electrician Trainee Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Sheet Metal Residential Sheet Metal Service Technician

Apprenticeship Pre-ApprenticeshipDepartment Certificates: Green Technology Pre-Apprenticeship Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship Utilities Worker Pre-Apprenticeship

Area: ApprenticeshipPhone: (916) 484-8521Counseling: (916) 484-8572

Area: Pre-ApprenticeshipDean: Dr. Trish CaldwellPhone: (916) 484-8354

American River College conducts, in cooperation with industry, a number of apprenticeship programs. An apprenticeship program is a formal system of occupational training from one to five years, that combines paid employment, on-the-job training and job related college instruction in order to develop skilled workers.Apprenticeship programs are a cooperative effort between employers, the Department of Labor (DOL) and/or the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), and the college.Enrollment in an apprenticeship course is limited to registered apprentices. Information on admission to apprenticeship status can be obtained from the local trade in which you are interested, or from the office of the Dean of Technical Education.

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

Carpenter ApprenticeshipMajor Code, degree: 011247A01Major Code, certificate: 011247C01This program concentrates on training apprentices to the specific levels required for the construction industry and has been approved by the State of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. It includes safety, blueprint reading, residential and commercial construction processes, building codes, estimation, and various carpentry topics.

Student Learning OutcomesUpon completion of this program, the student will be able to:• demonstrate safe working practices in a field

construction environment. • demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation,

and handling of the carpenter’s tools of the trade. • analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to

carpentry.

• analyze and interpret residential and commercial construction blueprints.

• evaluate, layout, and construct various systems such as floor, wall, roof, and concrete form.

• evaluate and layout a building site using architectural drawings. • calculate elevations by using an engineer’s rod and various leveling

devices. • estimate and order material for construction projects. • identify and select appropriate materials for each phase

of construction.• develop interpersonal skills with customers, co-workers, and

different trades-workers.• plan projects with given information such as blueprints,

specifications, and contract documents.

Career OpportunitiesUpon completion of the Carpenter Apprenticeship degree or certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction and maintenance, utilities, and facilities management. Students may also further their career as a licensed contractor after completing the degree program. For more information, contact: Program Director 800 Chadbourne Rd, Suite A Fairfield, CA 95485 (707) 399-2880

See losrios.edu/gainful-emp-info/gedt.php?major=011247C01 for Gainful Employment Disclosure.

Requirements Degree or Certificate 37.9 UnitsCARPT 107 Rigging ....................................................................................... 1.5CARPT 110 Foundations and Floors ............................................................. 1.5CARPT 112 Structural Framing .................................................................... 1.5CARPT 114 Form Detailing, Construction & Erection ......................................1CARPT 120 Exterior Finish ........................................................................... 1.5CARPT 122 Interior Finish ............................................................................ 1.5

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CARPT 124 Commercial Door Hardware ...................................................... 1.5CARPT 130 Layout/Leveling Construction Site Practice .............................. 1.5CARPT 140 Interior Systems ........................................................................ 1.3CARPT 142 Engineered Structural Systems .....................................................1CARPT 150 Concrete - Precast and Prestressed ...............................................1CARPT 155 Commercial Concrete ................................................................ 1.5CARPT 160 Blueprint Reading-Residential .................................................. 1.3CARPT 162 Blueprint Reading-Commercial ................................................ 1.3CARPT 170 Roof Framing .................................................................................1CARPT 180 Stair Building ................................................................................1CARPT 190 Introduction to Welding and Cutting ............................................1And a minimum of 16 units from the following: ....................................................... 16CARPT 298 Work Experience in Carpenters Apprenticeship (1 - 4) Associate Degree Requirements: The Carpenter Apprenticeship Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

Drywall/Lathing ApprenticeshipMajor Code, degree: 011512A01Major Code, certificate: 011512C01 The Drywall/Lathing Apprenticeship program concentrates on training apprentices to the specific levels required for the construction industry and has been approved by the State of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Training emphasis includes safety, metal framing, blueprint reading, exterior/interior wall finishes, welding, residential and commercial construction process, building codes, estimation, and various construction topics.

Student Learning OutcomesUpon completion of this program, the student will be able to:• demonstrate safe working practices in a field

construction environment.• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation,

and handling of the drywall/lathing craftsman’s tools of the trade.

• analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to the drywall/lathing profession.

• analyze and interpret residential commercial construction blueprints.

• evaluate, layout, and construct various metal framing systems such as floor, wall, roof, and arches.

• calculate elevations using various leveling devices.• identify and select appropriate material for each phase

of construction.• estimate and order material for construction projects.• plan projects with given information such as blueprints,

specifications, verbal and written information.

Career OpportunitiesUpon completion of the Drywall/Lathing Apprenticeship degree, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction and maintenance, utilities, and facilities management. Students may further their career as a licensed contractor. For more information contact:

Program Director 8000 Chadbourne Rd, Suite A Fairfield, CA 95485 (707) 399-2880

See losrios.edu/gainful-emp-info/gedt.php?major=011512C01 for Gainful Employment Disclosure.

Requirements for Degree or Certificate 41 UnitsDRLTH 100 Introduction to the Trade ...............................................................2DRLTH 102 Basic Applications ..................................................................... 1.5DRLTH 105 Mathematics for Drywall/Lathers .................................................2DRLTH 110 Residential Metal Framing ........................................................ 1.5DRLTH 112 Doors, Windows, Exterior Systems/Building Documents ..........................1.5DRLTH 120 Blueprint Reading I ................................................................... 1.5DRLTH 121 Blueprint Reading II .................................................................. 1.5DRLTH 122 Blueprint Reading III ................................................................. 1.5DRLTH 130 Welding I ................................................................................... 1.5DRLTH 131 Welding II .................................................................................. 1.5DRLTH 140 Exterior/Advanced Fire Control System and Partitions ................................1.5DRLTH 142 Exterior Systems and Trims ....................................................... 1.5DRLTH 150 Interior Metal Lathing System, Sound Control ......................... 1.5DRLTH 160 Ceilings, Shaft Protection and Demountable Partitions ........................1.5DRLTH 162 Arches, Furring and Advanced Systems .................................... 1.5DRLTH 170 Advanced Construction Techniques .......................................... 1.5And a minimum of 16 units from the following: ....................................................... 16 DRLTH 298 Work Experience Drywall/Lathing Apprenticeship (1 - 4)

Associate Degree Requirements: The Drywall/Lathing Apprenticeship Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

Electrical ApprenticeshipMajor Code, degree: 011303A01Major Code, certificate: 011303C01 This program provides instruction in the installation, operation, and maintenance of the electrical distribution systems in commercial and industrial sites. Topics include safety training, AC and DC electrical theory, metering, electronics, use of electrical codes, raceways, conductors, grounding, motors, transformers, fire alarm systems, fiber optics, instrumentation, building automation and heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

Student Learning OutcomesUpon completion of this program, the student will be able to:• apply commercial and industrial safety procedures on job sites. • analyze, interpret and apply national, state and local

electrical codes. • apply mathematics in calculating ac and dc series, parallel,

and combination circuits. • identify different wiring methods for conductors, cables,

and conduits. • analyze functions of blueprints, specifications, schedules, addenda

and revisions in construction. • describe the function, operation and characteristics of a system

and individual components of the system such as burglar alarms, fire alarms, information transport, HVAC, etc.

• describe functions of instrumentation in industrial process control systems.

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Career OpportunitiesUpon completion of the electrical program, students may find employment in the following industry sectors: government, commercial and industrial construction and maintenance, utilities, and facilities management. With the degree, students may further their career as licensed contractors. For more information contact: Program Director 2836 El Centro Rd. Sacramento, CA 95833 (916) 646-6688

Requirements for Degree or Certificate 50.4 Units ELECT 110 Electrical Apprenticeship I .............................................................5ELECT 111 Electrical Apprenticeship II ........................................................ 3.3ELECT 120 Electrical Apprenticeship III ...........................................................3ELECT 121 Electrical Apprenticeship IV ...................................................... 3.3ELECT 130 Electrical Apprenticeship V ....................................................... 3.3ELECT 131 Electrical Apprenticeship VI ...................................................... 3.3ELECT 140 Electrical Apprenticeship VII ...................................................... 3.3ELECT 141 Electrical Apprenticeship VIII ..................................................... 3.3ELECT 150 Electrical Apprenticeship IX ...................................................... 3.3 ELECT 151 Electrical Apprenticeship X ....................................................... 3.3And a minimum of 16 units from the following: ....................................................... 16ELECT 298 Work Experience in Electricians Apprenticeship (1-4)

Associate Degree Requirements: The Electrical Apprenticeship Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

Ironworkers ApprenticeshipMajor Code, degree: 011580A01 Major Code, certificate: 011580C01This program includes training for Field Ironworkers and Reinforcing Ironworkers, provided in major ironworker components to meet Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) guidelines. For more information contact: Program Director 3524 51st Ave Sacramento, CA 95823 (916) 428-7420See losrios.edu/gainful-emp-info/gedt.php?major=011580C01 for Gainful Employment Disclosure

Student Learning OutcomesUpon completion of this program, the student will be able to:• demonstrate safe working practices in a field

construction environment. • analyze and interpret blueprints. • interpret and apply welding codes. • demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation,

and handling of fiber lines, steel cables, wire ropes, chains, slings, cranes, ladders, scaffolds and helicopter rigging.

• define, identify, interpret, and analyze uniform building codes (UBC), classifications, plans, schedules, charts, and specifications commonly used in the ironworker trade.

• describe and apply reinforcing techniques and principles to concrete structures using steel, bar supports, bar splicing and welding.

• perform proper structural steel erection on bridges, overpasses, and large buildings.

• weld various ferrous metals using common welding processes and safety guidelines.

• set cable tensions and pre-stress reinforcing steel to industry standards.

Requirements for Degree or Certificate 38 UnitsIW 100 Orientation and History of the Trade ......................................... 1.5IW 110 Mixed Base ................................................................................ 1.5IW 120 Rigging ...................................................................................... 1.5IW 130 Reinforcing I .............................................................................. 1.5IW 131 Reinforcing II/Post Tensioning .................................................. 1.5IW 140 Precast Concrete and Metal Buildings ...................................... 1.5IW 150 Welding I ................................................................................... 1.5IW 151 Welding II .................................................................................. 1.5IW 152 Welding III .................................................................................. 1.5IW 160 Lead Hazard .............................................................................. 1.5IW 170 Structural I ................................................................................. 1.5IW 171 Structural II ................................................................................ 1.5IW 180 Architectural/Ornamental I ....................................................... 1.5IW 183 The History of Ironworkers ........................................................ 2.5And a minimum of 16 units from the following: ....................................................... 16IW 298 Work Experience in Ironworkers Apprenticeship (1-4)

Associate Degree Requirements: The Ironworkers Apprenticeship Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

Residential/Commercial Electrician Trainee CertificateMajor Code: 011583C01 This program provides instruction in the installation, operation, and maintenance of the electrical distribution systems in residential and commercial sites. Topics include safety training, AC/DC electrical theory, metering, electronics, use of electrical codes, raceways, conductors, grounding, motors, transformers, fire alarm systems, fiber optics, and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. It complies with state regulations to become an electrician trainee.

Student Learning OutcomesUpon completion of this program, the student will be able to:• apply residential and commercial safety procedures on

job-sites. • analyze, interpret and apply national, state and local

electrical codes. • apply electrical mathematics in calculating AC/DC series, parallel,

and combination circuits. • identify different wiring methods for conductors, cables,

and conduits. • analyze functions of blueprints, specifications, schedules, addenda

and revisions in construction. • describe the function, operation and characteristics of a system

and individual components of the system such as burglar alarms, fire alarms, information transport, HVAC, etc.

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Career OpportunitiesUpon completion of the Residential/Commercial Electrician Trainee program, students may find employment in the following industry sectors: government, residential and commercial construction and maintenance, utilities, and facilities management.

Requirements for Certificate 28.5 UnitsELTRN 110 Electrician Trainee I ........................................................................4ELTRN 111 Electrician Trainee II .......................................................................4ELTRN 120 Electrician Trainee III ......................................................................4ELTRN 121 Electrician Trainee IV .....................................................................4ELTRN 130 Electrician Trainee V .......................................................................4ELTRN 131 Electrician Trainee VI ......................................................................4ELTRN 180 Electrical Workers State Certification Preparation ..................... 4.5

Sheet Metal ApprenticeshipMajor Code, degree: 011249A01Major Code, certificate: 011249C01The Sheet Metal Apprenticeship certificate concentrates on training apprentices to the specific levels required for the construction industry and has been approved by the State of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Training emphasis includes safety, blueprint reading, residential and commercial processes, building codes, estimation, and various sheet metal topics.

Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:• demonstrate safe working practices in a field

construction environment. • demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation,

and handling of the sheet metal worker’s tools of the trade. • analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to

sheet metal construction. • analyze and interpret residential and commercial

construction blueprints. • acquire skills and knowledge to make a successful transition to a

journey-level position in the sheet metal worker trade. • demonstrate the ability to apply mathematical concepts to the

sheet metal trade. • demonstrate proficiency in the principles, concepts and

applications in metal fabrication methods.

Career OpportunitiesUpon completion of the Sheet Metal Apprenticeship program, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction and maintenance, utilities, and facilities management. Students may further their career as a licensed contractor. For more information contact: Program Director 1624 Silica Avenue Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 922-9381See losrios.edu/gainful-emp-info/gedt.php?major=011249C01 for Gainful Employment Disclosure

Requirements for Degree or Certificate 54 UnitsSHME 100 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship I .................................................... 3.3SHME 101 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship II ................................................... 3.3SHME 110 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship III .................................................. 3.3SHME 111 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship IV ................................................. 3.3SHME 120 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship V ................................................... 3.3SHME 121 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship VI .................................................. 3.3SHME 130 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship VII ................................................. 3.3SHME 131 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship VIII ................................................ 3.3SHME 140 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship IX ................................................. 3.3SHME 141 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship X .................................................. 3.3SHME 150 Sheet Metal Welding I ............................................................... 2.5SHME 151 Sheet Metal Welding II .............................................................. 2.5A minimum of 16 units from the following:. .........................................................................16 SHME 298 Work Experience in Sheet Metal Apprenticeship (1 - 4)

Associate Degree Requirements: The Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

Sheet Metal Residential ApprenticeshipMajor Code: 011390C01This is a two-year, four-semester certificated Sheet Metal Residential Apprenticeship Program. The program concentrates on training apprentices to the specific levels required for residential and light commercial construction sites and has been approved by the State of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards.

Enrollment EligibilityTo be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:• Must be a Registered Sheet Metal Residential Apprentice

Student Learning OutcomesUpon completion of this program, the student will be able to:• apply safety procedures on residential job-sites. • analyze and interpret residential construction blueprints. • apply construction mathematics in calculating pattern

development of sheet metal products. • identify various metals, gages, fasteners, and sealants used in sheet

metal fabrication. • design and size a residential duct system. • demonstrate proper soldering on sheet metal fabrication.

Career OpportunitiesUpon completion of the Sheet Metal Residential Apprenticeship program, students may find employment in the following industry sectors: government, residential, and light commercial construction and maintenance. See losrios.edu/gainful-emp-info/gedt.php?major=011390C01 for Gainful Employment Disclosure.

Requirements for Certificate 28 UnitsSMRA 100 Sheet Metal Residential Apprenticeship I .................................... 3 SMRA 101 Sheet Metal Residential Apprenticeship II ................................... 3 SMRA 110 Sheet Metal Residential Apprenticeship III .................................. 3 SMRA 111 Sheet Metal Residential Apprenticeship IV ................................. 3 A minimum of 16 units from the following: .............................................................. 16 SHME 298 Work Experience in Sheet Metal Apprenticeship (1 - 4)

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ApprenticeshipMajor Code, degree: 01X0318A01Major Code, certificate: 01X0318C01 The Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship Associate of Arts and certificate concentrates on training apprentices to the specific levels required for the construction and the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries. This program has been approved by the State of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Training emphasis includes safety, blueprint reading, residential and commercial processes, building codes, estimation, and various sheet metal topics. It includes the servicing, start-up, and balancing of HVAC systems.

Student Learning OutcomesUpon completion of this program, the student will be able to:• demonstrate safe working practices in a field

construction environment. • demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation,

and handling of the sheet metal worker’s tools of the trade. • analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to

sheet metal and mechanical construction. • analyze and interpret residential and commercial

construction blueprints. • demonstrate the proper start-up and balancing of different HVAC

systems. • demonstrate troubleshooting techniques on various

HVAC systems.

Career OpportunitiesUpon completion of the Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction and maintenance, HVAC servicing, utilities, facilities management, and central plant operations. Students may further their career as a licensed contractor.See losrios.edu/gainful-emp-info/gedt.php?major=01X0318C01 for Gainful Employment Disclosure.

Requirements for Degree or Certificate 54.2 UnitsSHME 100 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship I .................................................... 3.3SHME 101 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship II ................................................... 3.3SHME 110 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship III .................................................. 3.3SHME 111 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship IV .................................................. 3.3SMTEC 100 Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship I ..................... 2.5SMTEC 101 Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship II ..................................2.5SMTEC 110 Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship III .................................2.5SMTEC 111 Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship IV .................................2.5SMTEC 120 Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship V ..................................2.5SMTEC 121 Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship VI .................................2.5SMTEC 130 Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship VII ................................2.5SMTEC 131 Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship VIII ..............................2.5SMTEC 140 Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship IX ................................2.5SMTEC 141 Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship X ..................................2.5A minimum of 16 units from the following:. .........................................................................16 SHME 298 Work Experience in Sheet Metal Apprenticeship (1 - 4)

Associate Degree Requirements: The Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

Pre-Apprenticeship CertificateMajor Code: 011246C01This program prepares students for entry into an apprenticeship program in the commercial and industrial building and construction industries. Topics include Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) processes, green technologies, green building techniques, infrastructure, and transportation projects.

Student Learning OutcomesUpon completion of this program, the student will be able to:• describe basic skills required for the construction of roads, bridges,

levees, and rail. • describe the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

(LEED) rating process. • identify green alternatives to conventional building practices and

describe the pros and cons of those alternatives. • apply proper lifting/movement techniques applicable to green

technology workforce occupations. • determine the validity of fitness and health information using the

scientific method and the relationship between scientific research and established knowledge.

• implement a personal fitness plan using proper strength and cardiovascular training.

See losrios.edu/gainful-emp-info/gedt.php?major=011246C01 for Gainful Employment Disclosure.

Requirements for Certificate 16 UnitsPREAP 111 Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship ............................................... 7 PREAP 141 Green Technology Pre-Apprenticeship ........................................ 7 FITNS 101 Green Technology Workforce Wellness ................................................1 FITNS 102 Infrastructure Workforce Wellness .......................................................1

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Green Technology Pre-Apprenticeship CertificateThis certificate prepares students for entry into an apprenticeship program in the commercial and industrial building and construction industries. Topics include green building practices, construction job site safety requirements, construction mathematics, and apprenticeship entry requirements.

Student Learning OutcomesUpon completion of this program, the student will be able to:• explain safety regulations and safe working conditions for

apprenticeship training. • identify construction practices used by different building trades

such as sheet metal workers, electricians, plumbers, pipe-fitters, and carpenters.

• describe the life cycle phases of a building and impacts on the green environment over its life cycle.

Requirements for Certificate 8 Units FITNS 101 Green Technology Workforce Wellness ..........................................1 PREAP 141 Green Technology Pre-Apprenticeship ..........................................7

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Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship CertificateThis certificate prepares students for entry into an apprenticeship program in the infrastructure industries such as bridge, levee, and road construction. Topics include bridge construction practices, construction job site safety requirements, construction mathematics, and apprenticeship entry requirements.

Student Learning OutcomesUpon completion of this program, the student will be able to:• explain safety regulations and safe working conditions for

apprenticeship training. • identify construction practices used by different building trades

such as carpenters, bricklayers, pile-drivers, cement masons, laborers, operating engineers, and surveyors.

• describe the construction processes involved in a typical bridge building.

Requirements for Certificate 8 Units FITNS 102 Infrastructure Workforce Wellness .................................................1 PREAP 111 Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship ................................................7

Utilities Worker Pre-Apprenticeship CertificateThis certificate prepares students for entry into an apprenticeship program in the utility industry. Topics include job-site safety requirements, electrical and gas principles, blueprint reading, electrical power distribution, utility pole climbing, and apprenticeship preparation.

Student Learning OutcomesUpon completion of this program, the student will be able to:• explain electrical fundamentals such as Ohm’s and Watt’s Law. • define terms and vocabulary used in the utility industry. • explain electrical and gas distribution for the utility industry. • identify safety laws, regulations, and safe working conditions for

apprenticeship. • describe effective conflict resolution methods. • describe the functions of transformers, electrical generators, and

electrical equipment.

Career OpportunitiesThis program provides opportunities for entry into the utility industry where there is high demand for trained entry level workers.

Requirements for Certificate 10.5 Units FITNS 100 Utility Workforce Wellness .............................................................1 PREAP 122 Pre-Apprenticeship for Utility Workers ..........................................8MATH 145 Mathematics for the Trades........................................................ 1.5

Carpenters Apprenticeship

CARPT 101 Aerial Lift Safety, Construction Math, and the Apprentice 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered carpenter Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the beginning carpenter apprentice to industry safety procedures for aerial lift use, and hand and power tool safety and maintenance. It also covers construction math, financial literacy, and the role and responsibilities of the apprentice.

CARPT 106 Introduction to Apprenticeship 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Carpenter ApprenticeHours: 22 hours LEC; 15 hours LABThis course is an introduction to apprenticeship, tools, safety, and construction job sites in the commercial and industrial building sectors.

CARPT 107 Rigging 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Carpenter ApprenticeHours: 22 hours LEC; 15 hours LABThis course familiarizes apprentices with the equipment and the procedures to safely rig and hoist various loads on the job-site. Topics include tying knots, splicing rope, calculating loads, hand signals for cranes, and inspecting rigging hardware.

CARPT 108 Modular System Installer Safety 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered carpentry modular systems installer apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course is an introduction to apprenticeship, tools, safety, and construction job sites in the commercial and industrial building sectors. It also covers discrimination and harassment on the jobsite.

CARPT 109 Introduction to Office Modular Systems Installation 1 Unit

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered carpentry modular systems installer apprentice.Hours: 18 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course introduces the installation of modular systems including major manufacturers of modular systems, applicable math, blueprints, specifications, and the creation of a realistic installation mockup. It also covers site logistics, layout of components, and personal financial literacy.

CARPT 110 Foundations and Floors 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Carpenter Apprentice.Hours: 22 hours LEC; 15 hours LABThis course covers layout, forming, framing, joist, sub-flooring, and foundation construction.

CARPT 111 Modular Systems Applications 1 UnitEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered carpentry modular systems installer apprentice.Hours: 15 hours LEC; 21 hours LABThis course introduces the modular system installer apprentice to proper tool and equipment applications required while assembling and disassembling modular office furniture systems. It also covers personal financial literacy.

CARPT 112 Structural Framing 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Carpenter Apprentice.Hours: 22 hours LEC; 15 hours LABThis course covers basic framing systems and layout of walls, ceilings, and stairwells with wood as well as metal and alternative “green” materials such as manufactured panels.

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Construction & Erection 1 UnitEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Carpenter Apprentice.Hours: 9 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course covers planning and building of form work, construction and erection of various concrete forms, and construction materials and methods. New building materials such as recycled and alternative materials are explored.

CARPT 115 Floor to Ceiling Wall System Construction 1 Unit

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered carpentry modular systems installer apprentice.Hours: 11 hours LEC; 25 hours LABThis course introduces the modular system installer apprentice to floor to ceiling modular wall construction. It also covers blueprint reading and understanding manufacturers’ system components and parts.

CARPT 120 Exterior Finish 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Carpenter Apprentice.Hours: 22 hours LEC; 15 hours LABThis course covers exterior design, materials, finishes, and methods of application in exterior building construction. Topics include an overview of the hazards of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and pathogens.

CARPT 122 Interior Finish 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Carpenter Apprentice.Hours: 22 hours LEC; 15 hours LABThis course covers interior designs, materials, and methods of application in building construction. Topics include techniques of indoor air quality practices in order to reduce Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and pathogens.

CARPT 124 Commercial Door Hardware 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Carpenter ApprenticeHours: 22 hours LEC; 15 hours LABThis course covers the basic skills necessary to successfully install commercial door hardware. Topics include selecting hardware, hanging and adjusting a door and installing locks, closers, rim devices, door holders, and various accessories. It also covers codes that govern doors and hardware in commercial buildings.

CARPT 125 Fine Furnishings, Drapery, and Window Coverings 1 Unit

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered carpentry modular systems installer apprentice.Hours: 13 hours LEC; 23 hours LABThis course introduces the modular system installer apprentice to high-end and custom furniture, wall installations, draperies, and window coverings. It also covers tool selection, skills for proper installation, and manufacturers’ specifications.

CARPT 130 Layout/Leveling Construction Site Practice 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Carpenter Apprentice.Hours: 22.5 hours LEC; 13.5 hours LABThis course covers the use of leveling devices. It includes reading and interpreting an engineer’s rod, horizontal and vertical setting circles, and vernier scaling. Additional topics include construction layout of horizontal and vertical angles, and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) practices for erosion control.

CARPT 131 Introduction to Working Drawings, Construction Math and Fire Stop Installation 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Insulator Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces Insulator Apprentices to construction math, basic blueprint reading, and fire stop installation. It also covers safe use and maintenance of hand tools.

CARPT 132 Residential Blueprint Reading and Forklift Safety 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Insulator Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces Insulator Apprentices to residential blueprint terminology and interpretation. Forklift safety is also included.

CARPT 133 Residential Insulation and Weatherization 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Insulator Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Insulator Apprentice to insulation and weatherization installation. Topics include environmental impact on traditional construction and organizations that provide guidelines and certification for residential insulation and weatherization.

CARPT 134 Commercial Blueprint Reading and Mobile Tower Scaffolds 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Insulator Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces Insulator Apprentices to commercial blueprint terminology and interpretation. It also covers the erection of and safe practices for welded frame mobile and rolling tower scaffolds.

CARPT 135 Commercial and Industrial Insulation and Aerial Lift 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Insulator Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Insulator Apprentice to commercial and industrial insulation installation. It also covers the rules and regulations governing the safe use of aerial lifts.

CARPT 136 Energy Conservation Codes and Standards 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Insulator Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Insulator Apprentice to energy conservation codes and standards. It also covers Green Advantage certification and CalGreen building code requirements.

CARPT 137 Modular Systems Construction I 1 UnitEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered carpentry modular systems installer apprentice.Hours: 18 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course introduces the modular system installer apprentices to safe and productive ways to handle modular components on a job site using the proper equipment. It also covers the proper way to lift and move modular components, protection of office equipment, basic furniture assembly, and manufacturers’ specifications.

CARPT 138 Modular System Construction II 1 UnitHours: 14 hours LEC; 22 hours LABThis course introduces the modular system installer apprentices to advanced modular system construction with a focus on panelized furniture and cubicle partitions including electrical diagrams. It also covers forklift operation and safety per regulations mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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CARPT 140 Interior Systems 1.3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Carpenter Apprentice.Hours: 18 hours LEC; 16 hours LABThis course is a comprehensive study of materials, work processes, and the proper use of tools necessary to install gypsum wallboard and interior metal studs. Topics include green practices used in construction.

CARPT 141 Suspended Framing Ceiling Systems 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Acoustical Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the acoustical apprentice to the installation of suspended framing ceiling systems and situations which require special installation techniques. It also covers industry standards and manufacturers’ recommendations for proper installation of engineered ceilings, and proper tool selection and safety.

CARPT 142 Engineered Structural Systems 1 UnitEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Carpenter Apprentice.Hours: 9 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course covers heavy timber construction in dams, bridges, and trusses. Topics include lamination and the proper disposal and recycling of materials.

CARPT 144 Introduction to Grid Ceiling Installation 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Acoustical Installer Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Acoustical Apprentice to the installation of grid ceilings. It also covers rolling scaffold and tool safety.

CARPT 145 Specialty Ceiling Systems 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Acoustical Installer Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Acoustical Apprentice to the installation of special ceiling systems. It also covers aerial lift use and safety.

CARPT 146 Integrated Ceilings and Special Techniques 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Acoustical Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Acoustical Apprentice to the installation of integrated ceiling systems and situations which require special installation techniques. It also covers industry standards and manufacturers’ recommendations for proper installation of engineered ceiling and proper tool selection and safety.

CARPT 147 Advanced Grid Ceilings 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Acoustical Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the acoustical apprentice to advanced techniques in suspended framing and grid ceiling systems. It also covers industry standards, manufacturers’ recommendations for proper installation of engineered ceilings, and proper tool selection and safety.

CARPT 148 Access Floor Systems 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Acoustical Installer Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course is an introduction to the installation of Access Floor Systems. It also covers hand tool ergonomics, safety, and maintenance.

CARPT 150 Concrete - Precast and Prestressed 1 UnitEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Carpenter Apprentice.Hours: 9 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course covers the use and placement of concrete in residential and commercial construction. Topics include mixing, testing, aggregate, curing, and construction designs, as well as precast and prestressed concrete, materials, forms, molds, handling, lifting devices, and the proper disposal and recycling of materials.

CARPT 155 Commercial Concrete 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Carpenter ApprenticeHours: 23 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course covers concepts and practices of commercial concrete construction. Topics include layout and construction of bolt patterns, concrete columns, and gang forms, as well as the types and methods used to safely build, shore, and place column caps and concrete decks.

CARPT 160 Blueprint Reading-Residential 1.3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Carpenter Apprentice.Hours: 18 hours LEC; 16 hours LABThis course covers residential blueprints. Topics include “green” practices, conventions, lines, symbols, measurements, and specifications used for residential construction.

CARPT 162 Blueprint Reading-Commercial 1.3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Carpenter Apprentice.Hours: 18 hours LEC; 16 hours LABThis course covers commercial and industrial blueprints. Topics include conventions, lines, symbols, measurements, and specifications used for commercial and industrial construction. CalGreen codes are also covered.

CARPT 163 Modular System Blueprint Reading 1 UnitEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered carpentry modular systems installer apprentice.Hours: 13 hours LEC; 23 hours LABThis course is an introduction to blueprint reading, project specifications, and layout for modular systems. It also covers union trust fund benefits.

CARPT 164 Acoustical Blueprint Reading 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered carpentry acoustical apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the acoustical apprentice to advanced specialized blueprint reading. It also covers basic construction documents, project scheduling, and labor cost estimation.

CARPT 170 Roof Framing 1 UnitEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Carpenter Apprentice.Hours: 9 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course covers roof framing, layout, and construction. Topics include industry terminology, technical information, and construction materials and methods, all which are used in planning and building several types of roofs. Industry standards and codes are also covered.

CARPT 180 Stair Building 1 UnitEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Carpenter Apprentice.Hours: 9 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course covers types, designs, nomenclature, and Uniform Building Code (UBC) requirements for building stairs. Topics include mathematical calculations and layout procedures for constructing stairs, landings, newels, and handrails.

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CARPT 181 Tools of the Trade and Installation of Hardwood Floors 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Hardwood Floor Layer Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces Hardwood Floor Layer Apprentices to the installation of hardwood floors per industry standards. It covers tool and equipment identification, safety, and proper maintenance procedures.

CARPT 182 Finishing and Repairing Floors 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Hardwood Floor Layer Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces Hardwood Floor Layer Apprentices to the process of finishing and repairing hardwood floors per industry standards. It also covers is installation of athletic and parquet flooring.

CARPT 190 Introduction to Welding and Cutting 1 UnitEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Carpenter Apprentice.Hours: 9 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course covers welding methods, brazing, and flame cutting. Topics include thermo-forming and thermo-setting plastics applicable to the building construction industry.

CARPT 210 The Acoustical Apprentice, Safety, and the Trade 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered carpentry acoustical apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the acoustical apprentice to fall protection, tool safety and maintenance, and scaffold safety and maintenance. It also covers Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10, First Aid and CPR certifications.

CARPT 211 Acoustical Installer Safety 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered carpentry acoustical apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the beginning acoustical apprentice to safe work practices in the use of rolling scaffold systems, lasers, and hand and power tools. It also covers the necessary skills to obtain a welded frame scaffold qualification card from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC).

CARPT 212 Infection Control Risk Assessment and Hospital Code for Acoustical Installers 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Acoustical Installer Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the acoustical installer apprentice to the safety procedures for hospital work Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA). It also covers applicable building codes of acoustical ceiling systems used in hospitals.

CARPT 213 Acoustical Exterior Systems 1.5 UnitsHours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the acoustical apprentice to the installation of acoustical exterior systems. It also covers industry standards and manufacturers’ recommendations for proper installation and safety for exterior systems.

CARPT 215 Acoustical Specialty Systems 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Acoustical Installer Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Acoustical Apprentice to the installation of advanced and specialty ceiling systems. It also covers hand and power tool safety and aerial lift safety.

CARPT 220 Millwright Safety and Tool Skills 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Millwright Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course is an introduction to the safety rules and regulations required to work on job sites. It also provides Millwright 16-hour Safety certification.

CARPT 221 The Millwright Apprentice and the Trade 2 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Millwright Apprentice.Hours: 36 hours LECThis course informs Millwright apprentices about the structure of their union, as well as their responsibilities and rights. It also covers union history and the development of a proper work ethic.

CARPT 222 Millwright Math Applications and Fall Protection 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Millwright Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course reviews math applications needed by Millwright apprentices and introduces the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) Fall Protection certification.

CARPT 223 Cutting and Welding I 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Millwright Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the safe use of hand and power tools to perform shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), oxy-fuel welding, and plasma cutting. It also covers proper ergonomics.

CARPT 224 Materials of Construction 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Millwright Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces, at a basic level, the hardware Millwrights encounter on the job site. It also covers different seals, structural materials, and appropriate application.

CARPT 225 Layout Procedures for Millwrights 1 UnitEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Millwright Apprentice.Hours: 22 hours LEC; 14 hours LABThis course introduces the Millwright Carpentry Apprentice to layout procedures using applied blueprint techniques. It also covers the safe use of lift trucks and rough terrain lift practices.

CARPT 226 Precision Optical Instruments 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Millwright Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Millwright Apprentice to the precision optical instruments currently used by contractors for shaft alignment. It also covers General Electric (GE) turbine familiarization as well as blueprint reading.

CARPT 227 Blueprint Reading and Aerial Lift 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Millwright Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces Millwright apprentices to blueprint terminology and interpretation. It also covers the rules and regulations governing the safe use of aerial lifts.

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CARPT 228 Millwright Rigging 2 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Millwright Apprentice.Hours: 35 hours LEC; 5 hours LABThis course introduces the Millwright Apprentice to rigging. It addresses the safety regulations and practices related to rigging and rigging hardware.

CARPT 229 Cutting and Welding II 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Millwright apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course expands on CARPT 223 and furthers the Millwright apprentice’s knowledge of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) procedures and welding equipment. It also covers the safe use of welding and cutting with plasma and carbon arc equipment, as well as the American Welding Society (AWS) requirements for welding 2G, 3G, and 4G, horizontal, vertical, and overhead groove joints with SMAW.

CARPT 230 Monorails 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Millwright Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces Millwright apprentices to various types of monorails, the materials, safety hazards, and the safe use of hand and power tools on job sites.

CARPT 231 Conveyors for Millwrights 1 UnitEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Millwright Apprentice.Hours: 16 hours LEC; 20 hours LABThis course introduces the Millwright Apprentice to various types of conveyor systems including the major components and applications. It covers the methods and components used to install conveyor systems per industry standards.

CARPT 232 Machinery Installation 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Millwright Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Millwright Apprentice to the proper installation of machinery per industry standards.

CARPT 233 Machinery Maintenance for Millwrights 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Millwright Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course covers the basics of millwright machinery maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

CARPT 234 Precision Tools for Millwrights 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Millwright Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces Millwright Apprentices to precision tools, accurate measurements for layout, leveling practices, and alignment per manufacturer and industry standards.

CARPT 235 Turbines 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Millwright Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces Millwright Apprentices to hydro, gas, and steam turbines. It covers proper assembly, installation,and maintenance per manufacturer and industry standards.

CARPT 236 Cutting and Welding III 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Millwright Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course expands on CARPT 229 and furthers the Millwright Apprentice’s knowledge of shielded Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) procedures and welding equipment. It also covers the safe use of welding and cutting with plasma and carbon arc equipment, as well as the American Welding Society (AWS) requirements for welding 3G and 4G, horizontal, vertical, and overhead groove joints with FCAW.

CARPT 240 Piledriver Safety and Tools 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Piledriver Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces Piledriver apprentices to the ergonomics, safety, and maintenance of hand and power tools. It also covers hazard recognition in fall protection.

CARPT 241 Pile Driver Math Applications 2 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Pile Driver Apprentice.Hours: 36 hours LECThis course covers mathematical processes in the construction trade with specific focus on the pile driving industry. It also covers personal financial responsibilities.

CARPT 242 Piledriver Rigging 2 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Piledriver Apprentice.Hours: 35 hours LEC; 5 hours LABThis course addresses the safety regulations and practices related to rigging and rigging hardware. It exceeds the requirements of OSHA Subpart CC, ANSI A10.42.2000 “Qualified Rigger,” and ANSI B30.

CARPT 243 Form Detailing, Construction, and Erection for Pile Drivers 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Pile Driver Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Pile Driver Apprentice to planning and building of form work, construction and erection of various concrete forms, and the materials and methods used. It also covers new building materials such as recycled and alternative materials.

CARPT 244 Welding I: Introduction to SMAW 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Pile Driver Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Pile Driver Apprentice to the safety procedures while performing Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). It also covers equipment identification and welding consumables.

CARPT 245 Introduction to Land and Water Pile Driving 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Pile Driver Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Pile Driver Apprentice to pile driving practices on land and in water. Topics covered include safety, pile driving equipment, aerial lifts, cranes, and booms.

CARPT 246 Welding II: SMAW Flat Position and Forklift Certification 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Piledriver Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course expands on CARPT 244 and the Piledriver apprentice’s knowledge of the appropriate safety procedures when using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and oxy-fuel cutting and the associated components. This course focuses on welding groove joints, flat V-groove (1G), and horizontal V-groove (2G). It also provides certification as a Power Industrial Truck Operator.

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CARPT 247 Advanced Land and Water Pile Driving 1 Unit

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Pile Driver Apprentice.Hours: 18 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course introduces the Pile Driver Apprentice to advanced pile driving practices on land and in water. Topics covered include understanding pile driving equipment, cranes and booms, rigs, accessories, and pile driving hammers.

CARPT 248 Wharfage and Marine Structures 1 UnitEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Pile Driver Apprentice.Hours: 18 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course introduces the Pile Driver Apprentice to pile driving practices used in bridge erection, and the construction of wharf and marine structures. Topics include various types of lumber and heavy timber, their selection, proper application, natural defects, and basic repair work.

CARPT 249 Welding III: Advanced SMAW 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Pile Driver Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course expands on CARPT 246 and the Pile Driver Apprentice’s knowledge of the appropriate safety procedures when using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and oxy-fuel cutting and the associated components. This course focuses on welding vertical groove joints (3G). It also covers American Welding Society (AWS) requirements for achieving a welder certification in 3G with SMAW.

CARPT 250 Introduction to Structural Blueprints & Layout Instruments 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Piledriver Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces Piledriver apprentices to structural blueprint reading and layout.

CARPT 251 Advanced Structural Blueprints and Bridge Building 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Pile Driver Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces Pile Driver Apprentices to advanced structural blueprint reading and bridge building. Topics include bridge building practices, safety, pre-stressing, post-tensioning, and steel reinforcement of concrete. Basic concrete testing is also covered.

CARPT 252 Falsework, Shoring, and Heavy Timber Framing 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Piledriver Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces Piledriver apprentices to the construction of advanced concrete forms for bridges and shoring with the use of heavy timbers for support, known as falsework. It also covers the various building materials used to create formwork for elaborate decorative architectural designs.

CARPT 253 Advanced Formwork 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Piledriver Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces Piledriver apprentices to the construction of advanced concrete forms used in all types of installations.

CARPT 254 Welding IV: SMAW 4G Certification 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Piledriver Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course expands the Piledriver apprentice’s knowledge of the appropriate safety procedures when using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and oxy-fuel cutting and the associated components. It covers the American Welding Society (AWS) requirements for 4G certification, overhead groove joints with SMAW.

CARPT 255 Welding V: FCAW 3G Certification 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Piledriver Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course expands on CARPT 254 and furthers the Piledriver apprentice’s knowledge of appropriate safety procedures when using flux core arc welding (FCAW) and oxy-fuel cutting and the associated components. It covers the American Welding Society (AWS) requirements for 3G certification, vertical groove joints with FCAW.

CARPT 256 Welding VI: FCAW 4G Certification 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Pile Driver Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course expands on CARPT 255 and the Pile Driver Apprentice’s knowledge of the appropriate safety procedures when using Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) and oxy-fuel cutting and the associated components. This course focuses on welding vertical groove joints (4G). It also covers American Welding Society (AWS) requirements for achieving a welder certification in 4G with FCAW.

CARPT 260 Introduction to Scaffolds and Confined Space 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Scaffold Erector Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces Scaffold Erector apprentices to the appropriate safety procedures when using scaffolds and working in a confined space. It also covers the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.

CARPT 261 Welded Frame and Mobile Tower Scaffold 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Scaffold Erector Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Scaffold Erector apprentice to the industry safety procedures when assembling welded frame and rolling scaffolds.

CARPT 262 System Scaffold 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Scaffold Erector Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Scaffold Erector apprentice to industry safety procedures when erecting system scaffold, rolling scaffold, and supported scaffold.

CARPT 263 Hazard Awareness for Scaffold Erectors 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Scaffold Erector Apprentice.Hours: 26 hours LEC; 10 hours LABThis course introduces the Scaffold Erector Apprentice to hazards of erecting and dismantling scaffolds. It also covers aerial lift rules and regulations per industry standards.

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CARPT 264 Suspended Scaffolds and Shoring Systems 1 Unit

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Scaffold Erector Apprentice.Hours: 20 hours LEC; 16 hours LABThis course introduces the Scaffold Erector Apprentice to the safety procedures and industry rules and regulations for suspended scaffolds.

CARPT 265 Tube and Clamp Scaffold 1 UnitEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Scaffold Erector Apprentice.Hours: 20 hours LEC; 16 hours LABThis course introduces the Scaffold Erector Apprentice to the safety procedures and industry rules and regulations for erecting tube and clamp scaffold systems.

CARPT 266 Blueprint Reading for Scaffold Erectors 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Scaffold Erector Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Scaffold Erector Apprentice to scaffold blueprint reading.

CARPT 268 Welding II 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Scaffold Erector Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Scaffold Erector apprentice to light gauge welding using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and flux core arc welding (FCAW). It also covers safety, ergonomics, the safe use of hand and power tools, and tool maintenance.

CARPT 270 Mill Cabinet Safety and Tool Skills 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Mill Cabinet Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces Mill Cabinet Apprentices to materials, safety hazards, and the safe use of hand and power tools on job sites.

CARPT 271 The Mill Cabinet Apprentice and the Trade 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Mill Cabinet Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course covers the history of Mill Cabinet Apprentice and the trade. Topics include wages and benefits, workers’ compensation, personal finances, job placement, collective bargaining, working conditions, and labor-management relations as they pertain to unions, contractors, and cooperatives.

CARPT 272 Math for the Trades 2 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Mill Cabinet Apprentice.Hours: 36 hours LECThis course covers mathematics applications in the mill cabinet trade with specific focus on mathematical processes related to the production requirements of the industry.

CARPT 273 Basic Cabinet Making 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Mill Cabinet Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces Mill Cabinet Apprentices to basic cabinetry building procedures per industry standards.

CARPT 274 Basic Blueprint Reading Mill Cabinet 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Mill Cabinet Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces Mill Cabinet Apprentices to blueprint terminology and interpretation.

CARPT 275 Machinery Maintenance for Mill Cabinet 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Mill Cabinet Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course covers the basics of mill cabinet machinery maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

CARPT 276 Cabinet Hardware Installation 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Mill Cabinet Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces new Mill Cabinet Apprentices to basic cabinetry hardware installation procedures.

CARPT 277 Sanding, Stains, and Finish Preparation 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Mill Cabinet Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Mill Cabinet Apprentice to the processes of surface preparation for the staining and finishing of solid wood and veneered cabinetry.

CARPT 278 Advanced Machinery Operation 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Mill Cabinet Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces new Mill Cabinet Apprentices to advanced machinery operation procedures.

CARPT 279 Advanced Blueprint Reading for Mill Cabinet 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Mill Cabinet Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces Mill Cabinet Apprentices to advanced blueprint terminology and interpretation.

CARPT 280 Advanced Cabinet Making 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Mill Cabinet Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces Mill Cabinet Apprentices to advanced cabinetry building procedures.

CARPT 281 Veneers, Laminate, and Finishing 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Mill Cabinet Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Mill Cabinet Apprentice to the processes of surface preparation for the finishing of laminate, and veneered cabinetry.

CARPT 282 CAD Basics for Mill Cabinetry 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Mill Cabinet Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Mill Cabinet Apprentice to computer-aided design and drafting using AutoCAD, Cabinet Vision, and Alphacam software systems.

CARPT 283 Introduction to CNC 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Mill Cabinet Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Mill Cabinet Apprentice to the operation processes, maintenance, and tooling of Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) machines.

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CARPT 284 Solid Surface Material, Fabrication, and Installation 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Mill Cabinet Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Mill Cabinet Apprentice to constructing counter tops and back splashes, and finishing products according to industry standards.

CARPT 285 Advanced Project for Mill Cabinet 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Mill Cabinet Apprentice.Hours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course introduces the Mill Cabinet Apprentice to advanced cabinetry building procedures per industry standards.

CARPT 298 Work Experience in Carpenters Apprenticeship 1-4 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Indentured in the carpenters apprenticeship program.Hours: 60-300 hours LABThis course provides students the opportunity to work in the carpenters apprenticeship program for the purpose of developing specific skills to meet the goals and objectives of the carpenters Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (J.A.T.C.). Students complete work experience hours at approved training sites. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be repeated when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.

Drywall/Lathing Apprenticeship

DRLTH 100 Introduction to the Trade 2 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Drywall/Lathing ApprenticeHours: 36 hours LECThis course is an introduction to drywall/lathing apprenticeship, state and federal apprenticeship laws, apprenticeship record keeping, apprentice evaluation procedures, general safety, work ethic, sexual harassment issues, and basic tools of the trade.

DRLTH 102 Basic Applications 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Drywall/Lathing ApprenticeHours: 21 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course is an introduction to basic gypsum wall covering and ceiling applications. It also includes taping installations, knot recognition, and application to rigging on construction job sites.

DRLTH 103 Drywall Lathing Trade Safety 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Drywall/Lathing ApprenticeHours: 24 hours LEC; 12 hours LABThis course covers trade safety for drywall lathing apprentices including hospital safety, rough terrain lift truck operation, and first aid and CPR.

DRLTH 105 Mathematics for Drywall/Lathers 2 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Drywall/Lathing ApprenticeHours: 36 hours LECThis course covers mathematical applications for the drywall and lathing trades. Topics include whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percentages, angles and degrees, areas, and volumes.

DRLTH 110 Residential Metal Framing 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Drywall/Lathing ApprenticeHours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course covers basic residential metal framing. It includes framing of floors, walls, doors, windows, roofs, trusses, and stairs.

DRLTH 112 Doors, Windows, Exterior Systems/Building Documents 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Drywall/Lathing ApprenticeHours: 21 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course covers the hardware, installation, and framing of doors and windows and exterior wall covering systems. It also covers blueprints and building codes.

DRLTH 120 Blueprint Reading I 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Drywall/Lathing ApprenticeHours: 21 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course covers job specifications, blueprint structure, and basic blueprint reading and interpretation. It also covers construction drawings and sketching.

DRLTH 121 Blueprint Reading II 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Drywall/Lathing ApprenticeHours: 21 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course is a continuation of DRLTH 120. Topics include interpretation, problem solving, correlating specifications, prints, addenda, notes, sections, and mathematics used with blueprints.

DRLTH 122 Blueprint Reading III 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Drywall/Lathing ApprenticeHours: 21 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course is a continuation of DRLTH 121. Topics include take-offs, material estimates, material requisition, job costs, and layout from blueprints.

DRLTH 130 Welding I 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Drywall/Lathing ApprenticeHours: 21 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course covers welding and welding concepts for construction job sites. Topics include welding safety, basic welding terms, definitions, positions, and cutting operations.

DRLTH 131 Welding II 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Drywall/Lathing ApprenticeHours: 21 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course is a continuation of DRLTH 130. Topics include safety, concepts, processes, symbols, and certification performance of welding.

DRLTH 140 Exterior/Advanced Fire Control System and Partitions 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Drywall/Lathing ApprenticeHours: 21 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course covers safety, principles, theory, and application of advanced fire control systems. Topics include principles and applications of partitions and metal framing.

DRLTH 142 Exterior Systems and Trims 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Drywall/Lathing ApprenticeHours: 21 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course covers safety, principles, and application of exterior wall framing, coverings, and trims.

DRLTH 150 Interior Metal Lathing System, Sound Control 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Drywall/Lathing ApprenticeHours: 21 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course covers materials, principles, theory, and application of lath and plaster interior hollow walls and partitions. Topics include principles and application of sound control systems, an introduction to mathematics, and layout for building arches.

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DRLTH 160 Ceilings, Shaft Protection and Demountable Partitions 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Drywall/Lathing ApprenticeHours: 21 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course covers safety, materials, principles, theory, and installation of ceiling systems, demountable partitions, and shaft systems.

DRLTH 162 Arches, Furring and Advanced Systems 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Drywall/Lathing ApprenticeHours: 21 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course covers safety, materials, principles, theory, and installation of furring, arch systems, and fire retardant materials.

DRLTH 170 Advanced Construction Techniques 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Drywall/Lathing ApprenticeHours: 21 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course covers safety, materials, principles, and theory of advanced construction techniques. Topics also include following written and verbal directions, construction directly from blueprints, and research techniques.

DRLTH 298 Work Experience Drywall/Lathing Apprenticeship 1-4 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Indentured in the drywall/lathing apprenticeship program.Hours: 60-300 hours LABThis course provides students the opportunity to work in the drywall/lathing apprenticeship program for the purpose of developing specific skills to meet the goals and objectives of the drywall/lathing Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (J.A.T.C.). Students complete work experience hours at approved training sites. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be repeated when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.

Electrical Apprenticeship

ELECT 110 Electrical Apprenticeship I 5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Electrical ApprenticeHours: 54 hours LEC; 108 hours LABThis course is an introduction to electrical apprenticeship, electrical shop practices, basic electrical layout, tools of the trade, and construction materials. Topics include working with electrical related mathematics and basic electrical formulas.

ELECT 111 Electrical Apprenticeship II 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Electrical ApprenticeHours: 36 hours LEC; 70 hours LABThis course covers DC theory, DC series and parallel circuits, DC combination circuits, principles of electromagnetism, and power generation. Topics include an introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and basic blueprint reading.

ELECT 120 Electrical Apprenticeship III 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Electrical ApprenticeHours: 36 hours LEC; 70 hours LABThis course covers AC theory, AC generation, use of instruments, and phase and circuit calculations. Topics include codeology and how it applies to the National Electrical Code (NEC).

ELECT 121 Electrical Apprenticeship IV 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Electrical ApprenticeHours: 36 hours LEC; 70 hours LABThis course covers AC theory in series, parallel, and combination resistive-inductive (RL), resistive-capacitive (RC), inductive-capacitive (LC), and resistive-inductive-capacitive (RLC) circuits. Topics include conduit bending using a ratcheting and mechanical bender, transformer construction and installation, and applications of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

ELECT 130 Electrical Apprenticeship V 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Electrical ApprenticeHours: 36 hours LEC; 70 hours LABThis course covers electrical safety-related work practices specified by the National Fire Protection Agency publication 70E (NFPA 70E). It covers industrial blueprint reading, conduit bending using electro-hydraulic benders, and introductions to motor control and semiconductors. Additional topics include applying the National Electrical Code (NEC) with emphasis on grounding and bonding.

ELECT 131 Electrical Apprenticeship VI 3.3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Electrical ApprenticeHours: 36 hours LEC; 70 hours LABThis course covers advanced grounding topics, transformer operation and theory, and advanced industrial blueprint reading. Topics include applying the National Electrical Code (NEC) and emphasis of over-current protection, transformers and ground fault protection.

ELECT 140 Electrical Apprenticeship VII 3.3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Electrical ApprenticeHours: 36 hours LEC; 70 hours LABThis course covers lightning protection systems, AC and DC motors, motor control systems. Topics include advanced blueprints and electrical room layout, as well as building take-offs.

ELECT 141 Electrical Apprenticeship VIII 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Electrical ApprenticeHours: 36 hours LEC; 70 hours LABThis course covers AC motor speed controls, National Electrical Manufacturing Association (NEMA) standards, motor control troubleshooting, digital electronics, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Topics include use of the National Electrical Code (NEC) with cable trays, electric welders, phase converters, hazardous locations, and special occupancies.

ELECT 150 Electrical Apprenticeship IX 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Electrical ApprenticeHours: 36 hours LEC; 70 hours LABThis course covers fire alarms, security, power quality, stewardship training, and photo-voltaic systems. It also includes preparation for the California Electrician Certification examination.

ELECT 151 Electrical Apprenticeship X 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Electrical ApprenticeHours: 36 hours LEC; 70 hours LABThis course covers building automation, structured cabling systems, and an introduction to instrumentation used on industrial process controls. It also covers advanced programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in motor control circuits.

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ELECT 281 Green Technology High Efficiency Lighting 2 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a current California State Certified General Electrician.Hours: 27 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course covers installing, troubleshooting, commissioning and maintaining advanced lighting controls, switching controls, dimming controls, occupancy sensors, photo-sensors and controllers, distribution relay systems, remote controlled circuit breakers, and wireless systems. Pass/No Pass only.

ELECT 298 Work Experience in Electricians Apprenticeship 1-4 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Indentured in the electricians apprenticeship program.General Education: AA/AS Area III(b)Hours: 60-300 hours LABThis course provides students the opportunity to work in the electricians apprenticeship program for the purpose of developing specific skills to meet the goals and objectives of the electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (J.A.T.C.). Students complete work experience hours at approved training sites. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be repeated when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.

Electrical Residential ApprenticeshipElectrician Trainee

ELTRN 110 Electrician Trainee I 4 UnitsAdvisory: MATH 100, 104, or 132 with a grade of “C” or betterHours: 63 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course is an introduction to the Commercial/Residential Electrician Trainee Program. It includes safety procedures, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements, basic rigging, basic electrical mathematics, Ohm’s Law, Direct Current (DC) theory, and construction related CPR and First Aid. This course meets the State of California requirement to obtain an electrician trainee license. This course was previously known as ELECT 210.

ELTRN 111 Electrician Trainee II 4 UnitsPrerequisite: ELTRN 110 with a grade of “C” or betterHours: 63 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course covers Alternating Current (AC) theory, including AC and Direct Current (DC) generation, phase, and circuit mathematical calculations. It also covers the use of meters in different applications of alternating current, and provides a basic introduction to electronics and application of the National Electrical Code (NEC) to jobsite electrical installations. This course meets the State of California requirement to obtain an electrician trainee license. This course was formerly known as ELECT 211.

ELTRN 120 Electrician Trainee III 4 UnitsPrerequisite: ELTRN 110 and 111 with grades of “C” or betterHours: 63 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis is the third course of the Commercial/Residential Electrician Trainee Program. Topics include conductors, cables, conduits, lighting systems, panelboard, switchboard, and overcurrent devices for residential and commercial installations. This course also covers reading blueprint drawings, making sketches, drawing architectural views, and identifying common blueprint scales and electrical symbols. This course as formerly known as ELECT 220.

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Prerequisite: ELTRN 110 and 111 with grades of “C” or betterHours: 63 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis is the fourth course required for the Commercial/Residential Electrician Trainee Program. Topics include electrical grounding systems and lightning protection systems. It also includes jobsite personnel development and jobsite management. This course was formerly known as ELECT 221.

ELTRN 130 Electrician Trainee V 4 UnitsPrerequisite: ELTRN 110 and 111 with grades of “C” or betterHours: 63 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis is the fifth course required for the Commercial/Residential Electrician Trainee Program. Topics include fundamentals of motors, motor controllers, process controllers, generators, and transformers. Topics also include testing of cables, generators, and motors. This course meets the State of California requirement to obtain an electrician trainee license. This course was formerly known as ELECT 230.

ELTRN 131 Electrician Trainee VI 4 UnitsPrerequisite: ELTRN 110 and 111 with grades of “C” or betterHours: 63 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis is the sixth course required for the Commercial/Residential Electrician Trainee Program. Topics include fire alarm systems, burglar alarm systems, and information transport systems (ITS). This course also covers basic electrical requirements for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. It meets the State of California requirement to obtain an electrician trainee license. This course was formerly known as ELECT 231.

ELTRN 180 Electrical Workers State Certification Preparation 4.5 Units

Advisory: Completion of ELTRN 110 and 111.Hours: 81 hours LECThis is a preparatory course for the Electricians’ State Licensing Certification for California. It reviews basic electrical formulas and provides an in-depth review of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and safety. This course was formerly known as ELECT 280.

Ironworker Apprenticeship

IW 100 Orientation and History of the Trade 1.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Ironworkers ApprenticeHours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course introduces the responsibilities of an Ironworker’s Apprentice. It includes the Ironworker’s rules and regulations, record keeping, evaluations and advancement, work ethic, sexual harassment issues, and basic tools. It acquaints the Ironworker Apprentice with specifications that constitute a safe working environment under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); including an introduction to the rights and obligations that OSHA imposes. In addition, this course provides an orientation and overview of the history of the Ironworker trade.

IW 101 OSHA 30 for Ironworkers 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a state registered ironworker apprentice.Hours: 25 hours LEC; 15 hours LABThis course provides the ironworker apprentice safety standards and regulations for construction project sites as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Topics include general safety and health provisions, OSHA citation policies, fire protection and prevention, fall protection, personal protection equipment (PPE), safe handling and storage of materials, steel erection, and lifesaving practices and equipment.

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IW 110 Mixed Base 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Ironworkers ApprenticeHours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course provides an overview of the type of construction blueprints commonly used with emphasis on function and interpretation. It offers a brief review of basic math skills and provides an opportunity to apply these skills in solving typical problems relevant to the Ironworker trade.

IW 120 Rigging 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Ironworkers ApprenticeHours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course introduces rigging applications such as wire rope, chains, slings, cranes, helicopters, ladders, and scaffolds. It also includes rigging safety, knot recognition and strength identification, and knot applications within rigging.

IW 130 Reinforcing I 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Ironworkers ApprenticeHours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course introduces standard codes, code classifications, plans, schedules, charts, and specifications commonly used by Ironworkers. Topics include construction techniques used in reinforcing concrete members with steel, use of bar supports, placement of reinforcing iron, and general principles of bar splicing and welding. Post-tensioning and pre-stressing techniques are also introduced.

IW 131 Reinforcing II/Post Tensioning 1.5 UnitsPrerequisite: IW 130 with a grade of “C” or betterEnrollment Limitation: Registered Ironworkers ApprenticeHours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course expands the interpretation of standard codes, code classifications, plans, schedules, charts, and specifications commonly used in the Ironworker trade. Construction techniques, use of bar supports, placement of reinforcing iron, general principles of bar splicing, and welding are presented in depth.

IW 140 Precast Concrete and Metal Buildings 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Ironworkers ApprenticeHours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course covers the erection of precast concrete and metal buildings. Topics include rigging, handling, and installing of structures in a safe and economical manner. It also covers reading and interpreting charts, tables, and blueprints.

IW 150 Welding I 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Ironworkers ApprenticeHours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course introduces the structure of ferrous metals and their reaction to heat. It covers the equipment and materials used for shielded metal-arc welding including safety hazards, charts, key terms, electrodes, and welding current controls.

IW 151 Welding II 1.5 UnitsPrerequisite: IW 150 with a grade of “C” or betterEnrollment Limitation: Registered Ironworkers ApprenticeHours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course continues the study of ferrous metals and their reactions to heat. Equipment and materials employed in the use of shielded metal-arc and gas shielded-arc are included in this course.

IW 152 Welding III 1.5 UnitsPrerequisite: IW 151 with a grade of “C” or betterEnrollment Limitation: Registered Ironworkers ApprenticeHours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course focuses on skill development in shielded metal arc and flux core arc welding on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Vertical and overhead positions on all types of joints as they relate to structural stability are also covered.

IW 160 Lead Hazard 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Ironworkers Apprentice.Hours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course describes the health effects caused by lead exposure. Topics include the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, sampling methods, legal rights of workers, and the use of proper protective equipment and work methods.

IW 170 Structural I 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Ironworkers ApprenticeHours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course covers the theory and practice of blueprint reading, structural erection procedures, and proper steel structure construction.

IW 171 Structural II 1.5 UnitsPrerequisite: IW 170 with a grade of “C” or betterHours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course addresses the theory and practice of blueprint reading related to structure construction. Structural erection procedures including the operation of mobile and tower cranes and proper construction of various steel structures are presented.

IW 180 Architectural/Ornamental I 1.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Ironworkers ApprenticeHours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course covers the procedures and practices employed by the Ironworker in architectural and ornamental iron-working. Topics include tools, anchors, fasteners, and various layout instruments. Additionally, constructing curtain wall systems, applying sealants, and glazing systems are covered.

IW 183 The History of Ironworkers 2.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Ironworkers ApprenticeHours: 45 hours LECThis course covers the history of iron-working and the Ironworker Union movement from its birth in 1896 to the present.

IW 186 Architectural/Ornamental II 1.5 UnitsPrerequisite: IW 180 with a grade of “C” or betterEnrollment Limitation: Registered Ironworkers ApprenticeHours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course is a continuation of IW 180 and provides detailed information on knowledge, procedures, and practices employed by the ironworker in architectural and ornamental iron working. Topics include tools, anchors, fasteners, and various layout instruments. Additionally, constructing curtain wall systems, applying sealants, and glazing systems are covered. This course is not open to students who have taken IW 181.

IW 298 Work Experience in Ironworkers Apprenticeship 1-4 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Indentured in the ironworkers apprenticeship program.General Education: AA/AS Area III(b)Hours: 60-300 hours LABThis course provides students the opportunity to work in the ironworkers apprenticeship program for the purpose of developing specific skills to meet the goals and objectives of the ironworkers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (J.A.T.C.). Students complete work experience hours at approved training sites. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be repeated when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.

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OE3 101 Introduction to Operators 8 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer Apprentice.Hours: 120 hours LEC; 72 hours LABThis course introduces the skills and knowledge required to be a Construction Equipment Operator in the Operating Engineers Apprenticeship. Topics include an introduction to grade checking and the operation of a compactor, dozer, scraper, and backhoe.

OE3 102 Introduction to Heavy Duty Repair 8 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer Apprentice.Hours: 120 hours LEC; 72 hours LABThis course is an introduction to the Heavy Equipment Operator in the Operating Engineers Apprenticeship. Topics include an introduction to electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and power train systems for heavy duty construction equipment. Additional topics include engines and safety.

OE3 103 Introduction to Crane Operators 12 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer Apprentice.Hours: 164 hours LEC; 156 hours LABThis course introduces the skills and knowledge to be a Crane Operator in the Operating Engineers Apprenticeship. Topics include rigging, crane operations, lubrication, booms, loading, and safety regulations.

OE3 104 Introduction to Grade Setter 8 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer Apprentice.Hours: 120 hours LEC; 72 hours LABThis course introduces the skills and knowledge to be a Grade Setter in the Operating Engineers Apprenticeship. Topics include an introduction to grade checking and the operations of compactors, bulldozers, scrapers, and loaders.

OE3 110 Introduction to Dredge Operation 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer Apprentice.Hours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course introduces dredge operations. Topics include principles of dredging, water safety, knot tying, hand signals, and crane operations for dredging operations.

OE3 112 Seamanship I 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer Apprentice.Hours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course covers seamanship as it is required for dredge operations. Topics include boat handling, use of nautical charts, piloting, signaling, buoy safety, and general water safety requirements for dredge operations.

OE3 115 Seamanship II 3 UnitsPrerequisite: OE3 112 with a grade of “C” or betterEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer Apprentice.Hours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course is a continuation of OE3 112. Advanced topics include marine rescue, lifeboat seamanship, dredging material handling, shipboard fire suppression, and shore operations.

OE3 120 Plant Operations 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer Apprentice.Hours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course covers the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of batch, crushing, screening, and washing plants in the construction industry. Topics include maintenance procedures, erecting and dismantling, and types of materials.

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Enrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer ApprenticeHours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course covers welding and oxyacetylene used in batch, crushing, screening, and washing application plants. Topics include shop safety practices, proper selection of welding equipment, use of oxyacetylene equipment, and proper welding techniques.

OE3 130 Backhoe & Excavator Operations 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer ApprenticeHours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course covers the safe operation of a backhoe and/or excavator. Topics include trenching safety, hazards of underground construction, sloping, grade checking, and excavation for a manhole.

OE3 131 Grade Checking 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer ApprenticeHours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course covers grade checking for the construction equipment operator. Topics include grade setting terminology, stake marking, laser levelers, street section grading, Global Positioning System (GPS) devices, plan reading, metric conversions, and locating underground infrastructure.

OE3 132 Scrapers 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer ApprenticeHours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course covers the operation of a scraper. Topics include equipment safety, grading, dumping and spreading, grade checking, and operation with a scraper.

OE3 133 Loaders 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer ApprenticeHours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course covers the safe operation of a loader. Topics include equipment safety, loading, transporting, stockpiling, and hand signals.

OE3 134 Motor Grader 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer ApprenticeHours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course covers the operation of a motor grader. Topics include equipment safety, grading, mixing, compaction density, grade checking, and v-ditching.

OE3 135 Dozers 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer ApprenticeHours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course covers the operation of dozers. Topics include equipment safety, cutting, spreading, and grade checking.

OE3 136 Directional Drilling 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer Apprentice.Hours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course covers the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of directional boring machines. Topics include safety, tracker control, maintenance, and drilling fluids.

OE3 140 Boom Pumps 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer Apprentice.Hours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course introduces boom pumps, such as those for overhead concrete pumping. Topics include safety, maintenance, components, controls, hand signals, and blockages.

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OE3 141 Line Pumps 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer Apprentice.Hours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course introduces line pumps, such as those for ground concrete pumping. Topics include safety, maintenance, components, controls, hand signals, and blockages.

OE3 142 Advanced Boom Pumps 3 UnitsPrerequisite: OE3 140 with a grade of “C” or betterEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer Apprentice.Hours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course covers advanced boom pumps such as those used for overhead concrete pumping. Topics include advanced safety, preventative maintenance, components, controls, hand signals, blockages, and troubleshooting procedures.

OE3 143 Advanced Line Pumps 3 UnitsPrerequisite: OE3 141 with a grade of “C” or betterEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer Apprentice.Hours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course covers advanced line pumps, such as those used for ground concrete pumping. Topics include advanced safety, preventative maintenance, components, controls, hand signals, blockages, and troubleshooting procedures.

OE3 160 Grade Setting I 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer ApprenticeHours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course introduces the skills and knowledge required to be a grade setter in the Operating Engineer Apprenticeship. Topics include surveying principles, plan reading, global positioning systems (GPS), cut/fill slope staking, street section grading, and pad layout.

OE3 161 Grade Setting II 3 UnitsPrerequisite: OE3 160 with a grade of “C” or betterEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer ApprenticeHours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course covers the advanced skills and knowledge required to be a grade setter in the Operating Engineer Apprenticeship. Topics include sloping pad layout, sidewalk, curb, and gutter grading, and catch point slope staking using global positioning systems (GPS) for Trimble systems.

OE3 182 Heavy Duty Equipment Hydraulics 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer Apprentice.Hours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course covers hydraulic systems of heavy duty equipment. Topics include pumps, actuators, hoses, schematic drawings, and similar systems.

OE3 183 Engines 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer Apprentice.Hours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course covers the principles, operation, and diagnosis of heavy duty engines commonly used in construction equipment, such as earth moving equipment. Topics include fuel systems, specialty tool usage, and troubleshooting techniques.

OE3 184 Power Trains 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer Apprentice.Hours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis covers the principles, operation, and diagnosis of heavy duty power trains commonly used in construction equipment such as earth moving equipment. Topics include shop safety, transmissions, drive-lines, differentials, and troubleshooting techniques.

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OE3 185 Equipment Welding 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer ApprenticeHours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course covers welding and oxyacetylene processes used in heavy construction equipment, such as bulldozers, backhoes, or earth moving equipment. Topics include shop safety practices, proper selection of welding equipment, use of oxyacetylene equipment, and proper welding techniques.

OE3 186 Lubrication Preventative Maintenance 3 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer Apprentice.Hours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course covers lubrication preventative maintenance for the construction lube technician. Topics include lubricants, air filters, engine oils, and manufacturer services on heavy construction equipment.

OE3 187 Oils, Lubricants, and Coolants 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer Apprentice.Hours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course covers oils, lubricants, and coolants for the construction lube technician. Topics include lubricants, engine oils, gear oils, transmission oils, grease, and coolants.

OE3 188 Servicing and Inspections 3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Operating Engineer Apprentice.Hours: 41 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course covers servicing and inspection skills for the construction lube technician. Topics include minor repairs, performing services, and inspecting for prevention.

OE3 298 Work Experience in Operating Engineers Apprenticeship 1-4 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Indentured in the operating engineers apprenticeship program.General Education: AA/AS Area III(b)Hours: 60-300 hours LABThis course provides students the opportunity to work in the operating engineers apprenticeship program for the purpose of developing specific skills to meet the goals and objectives of the operating engineers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (J.A.T.C.). Students complete work experience hours at approved training sites. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be repeated when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.

Plumbers and Pipefitters Apprenticeship

PLUMB 100 Introduction to the Trade 4.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice.Hours: 69 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course introduces the Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice to the history of the trade and the role and responsibilities of an apprentice. It also covers tool and equipment safety and rigging.

PLUMB 101 Introduction to the Refrigeration Fitter Apprenticeship 4.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice.Hours: 69 hours LEC; 39 hours LABThis course introduces the Plumber and Pipefitter specializing in Refrigeration Fitter to the history of the trade and the role and responsibilities of an apprentice. It also covers tool and equipment safety and applied mathematics.

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Fixtures, and Rigging 4 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice.Hours: 62 hours LEC; 46 hours LABThis course introduces the Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice to plumbing science and mechanics. It also covers various plumbing fixtures and rigging operations.

PLUMB 120 Gas Welding and Brazing 2 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice.Hours: 6 hours LEC; 102 hours LABThis course introduces the Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice to welding techniques and principles of Oxygen/Acetylene burning, brazing, soldering, and welding.

PLUMB 121 Basic Arc Welding and Drawings 4 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice.Hours: 60 hours LEC; 48 hours LABThis course introduces the Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice to welding techniques and principles of arc and oxy-fuel welding and basic working drawings.

PLUMB 122 Advanced Arc Welding 2 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice.Hours: 8 hours LEC; 100 hours LABThis course introduces the Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice to advanced welding techniques and principles of arc and oxy-fuel welding.

PLUMB 130 Gas and Water Supply 4.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice.Hours: 72 hours LEC; 36 hours LABThis course introduces the Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice to the supply and treatment of potable water and the design and construction of potable water conveyance systems. It also covers the use of natural gas and liquid propane systems as applied to the plumbing industry.

PLUMB 140 Advanced Drawings and Drainage 4 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice.Hours: 63 hours LEC; 45 hours LABThis course introduces the Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice to advanced building plans and specifications. It also covers drainage systems in residential and commercial settings.

PLUMB 150 Steamfitting and Pipefitting 6 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice.Hours: 108 hours LECThis course introduces the Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice to working knowledge of design, layout, components, safety hazards, and accepted engineering practices with steam heating and hydronic heating and cooling systems.

PLUMB 160 Uniform Plumbing Code and Medical Gas 5.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice.Hours: 98 hours LEC; 10 hours LABThis course introduces the Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice to plumbing system code requirements. It also covers installation, testing, and inspection procedures for medical gas and vacuum systems.

PLUMB 161 HVACR Start, Test, and Balance 4 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice.Hours: 65 hours LEC; 43 hours LABThis course introduces the Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice to the knowledge of start, test, and balance practices for Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems and equipment.

PLUMB 162 Refrigeration and Customer Service 6 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice.Hours: 108 hours LECThis course introduces the Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice to basic refrigeration, EPA certification, safety, and customer service.

PLUMB 170 Job Supervision and Foreman Training 4 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice.Hours: 58 hours LEC; 50 hours LABThis course introduces the Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice to the knowledge and skills necessary to properly supervise, schedule, and document a construction project.

PLUMB 180 Supermarket Refrigeration 4 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice.Hours: 60 hours LEC; 48 hours LABThis course introduces the Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice to the fundamentals of oil return and oil separators, electric and hot gas exhaust, multi-stage compressor systems, and pump down systems.

PLUMB 181 Refrigeration Controls and Electrical Troubleshooting 3.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice.Hours: 42 hours LEC; 66 hours LABThis course introduces the Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice to refrigeration controls. It also covers electrical troubleshooting in refrigeration systems.

PLUMB 182 Refrigeration and Hydronics Piping 4.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice.Hours: 70 hours LEC; 38 hours LABThis course introduces the Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice to the theory and application of psychrometrics, refrigerant piping design, advanced refrigeration, hydronic piping systems, and jobsite hazards. This course also covers customer service and relations as well as preparation for the UA STAR certification exam.

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PLUMB 190 Air Conditioning Pneumatic and Process Controls 4.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice.Hours: 73 hours LEC; 35 hours LABThis course introduces the Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice to welding techniques and principles of air conditioning pneumatic and process controls.

PLUMB 191 Electrical and Direct Digital Controls 4 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Plumber and Pipefitter ApprenticeHours: 58 hours LEC; 50 hours LABThis course introduces the Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice to electrical control and direct digital control (DDC) systems as they apply to comfort air and building control management.

PLUMB 192 Pneumatic Controls and Computer Literacy 4 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Must be a registered Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice.Hours: 65 hours LEC; 43 hours LABThis course introduces the Plumber and Pipefitter Apprentice to working knowledge of pneumatic control systems. It also covers computer literacy as related to the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry.

PLUMB 298 Work Experience in Plumbers and Pipefitters Apprenticeship 1-4 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Indentured in the Plumbers and Pipefitters apprenticeship program.General Education: AA/AS Area III(b)Hours: 60-300 hours LABThis course provides students the opportunity to work in the plumbers and pipefitters apprenticeship program for the purpose of developing specific skills to meet the goals and objectives of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (J.A.T.C.). Students complete work experience hours at approved training sites. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be repeated when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.

Pre-Apprenticeship

PREAP 111 Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship 7 UnitsCorequisite: Concurrent enrollment in FITNS 102.Advisory: Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312 AND ENGWR 300; OR ESLR 340 AND ESLW 340.Enrollment Limitation: Students must have a high school diploma or GED.Hours: 77 hours LEC; 147 hours LABThis course provides an introduction to infrastructure apprenticeships. It covers tools, equipment, materials, and techniques used for building roads, bridges, levees, and rail. Topics also include job safety, physical requirements for different job sites, employability skills for apprenticeship, and California apprenticeship laws. Field trips may be required.

PREAP 112 Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship I 3 Units

Hours: 27 hours LEC; 81 hours LABThis course provides an introduction to infrastructure construction trades apprenticeships. It covers tools, and equipment used for building and maintaining the facilities and systems that create America’s infrastructure. Topics also include OSHA/jobsite safety, the safe use of hand and power tools, applied construction math, and employability skills for apprenticeship. This course is not open to students who have completed PREAP 111. Field trips may be required.

PREAP 113 Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship II 3 Units

Hours: 27 hours LEC; 81 hours LABThis course provides an overview of the commercial and industrial construction trades with an emphasis on America’s infrastructure. It covers materials and techniques that are used in the infrastructure trades to construct and maintain buildings and related facilities. Topics also include an introduction to construction drawings, material handling simulators, multi-craft skills, and California apprenticeship regulations. This course is not open to students who have completed PREAP 111. Field trips may be required.

PREAP 122 Pre-Apprenticeship for Utility Workers 8 Units

Corequisite: FITNS 100Advisory: MATH 145Hours: 96 hours LEC; 144 hours LABThis course provides preparation for entry-level employment skills for the utility industry. Topics include safety, basic electrical fundamentals, gas principles, excavation, working at heights, industrial ergonomics, radio procedures, and knot tying. Field trips may be required.

PREAP 141 Green Technology Pre-Apprenticeship 7 Units

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in FITNS 101.Advisory: Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312 AND ENGWR 300; OR ESLR 340 AND ESLW 340.Enrollment Limitation: Students must have a high school diploma or GED.Hours: 77 hours LEC; 147 hours LABThis course provides an introduction to Green Technology Pre-Apprenticeship. It covers tools, equipment, materials, and techniques used in the green fields such as electrical, plumbing, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), and carpentry. Topics include commercial and industrial building energy efficiency, building codes, sustainability, renewable energy, green building, distributed generation systems, utilities, and smart grids. Additional topics include construction drawings, safety training, construction math, and basic communication and employability skills. Field trips may be required.

PREAP 142 Green Technology Pre-Apprenticeship I 3 Units

Hours: 27 hours LEC; 81 hours LABThis course provides an introduction to Green Technology Pre-Apprenticeship. It covers tools, equipment, materials, and techniques used in the green fields such as electrical, plumbing, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), and carpentry. Topics include reducing consumer waste, water and other natural resources, recycling, renewable energy, and green building procedures and materials. Additional topics include construction drawings, safety training, construction math, and basic communication and employability skills. This course is not open to students who have completed PREAP 141. Field trips may be required.

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Pre-apprenticeship II 3 UnitsHours: 27 hours LEC; 81 hours LABThis course provides an introduction to Green Technology Pre-Apprenticeship. It covers tools, equipment, materials, and techniques used in the green fields such as electrical, plumbing, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), and carpentry. Topics include commercial and industrial building energy efficiency, building codes, sustainability, distributed generation systems, utilities, and smart grids. Additional topics include safety training, and construction math. This course is not open to students who have completed PREAP 141. Field trips may be required.

Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

SHME 100 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship I 3.3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 40 hours LEC; 58 hours LABThis course is an introduction to the sheet metal apprenticeship program. Topics include job-site safety practices, basic drafting, basic job-site drawings, and industry terminology.

SHME 101 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship II 3.3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 40 hours LEC; 58 hours LABThis course an introduction to sheet metal field installation with an emphasis in basic sheet metal layout, parallel and radial line development and an introduction to triangulation. Topics include soft soldering and drafting of sheet metal prior to fabrication.

SHME 110 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship III 3.3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 40 hours LEC; 58 hours LABThis course introduces basic layout skills for advanced pattern development. In addition topics include the basic bidding process, trigonometry for the sheet metal industry, fabrication of round fittings, and drafting of pictorial drawings.

SHME 111 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship IV 3.3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 40 hours LEC; 58 hours LABThis course covers advanced pattern development, architectural sheet metal principles, flashing, and gutters. Topics include hoisting and rigging, as well as installation of fire and smoke dampers.

SHME 120 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship V 3.3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 40 hours LEC; 58 hours LABThis course is an introduction to heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. It includes an overview of the properties of air, heating, and cooling. In addition, this course covers fans and duct systems, and measuring airflow in ductwork.

SHME 121 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship VI 3.3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 40 hours LEC; 58 hours LABThis course is an introduction to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and a review of safe rigging practices. Topics include job specifications, blueprint reading, field measuring, and installation of package units and built-up systems.

SHME 130 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship VII 3.3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 40 hours LEC; 58 hours LABThis course covers the design and construction of rooftop steel, advanced plans and specifications, and duct leakage detection. It includes basic electricity for sheet metal workers.

SHME 131 Sheet Metal ApprenticeshipVIII 3.3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 40 hours LEC; 58 hours LABThis course covers testing, adjusting, and balancing of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Topics include advanced drafting elevation views of shaft duct systems and complete takeoff of a HVAC system with cost, quantity and weight.

SHME 140 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship IX 3.3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 40 hours LEC; 58 hours LABThis course covers the installation of architectural metal, food service equipment, and commercial exhaust systems. It includes control wiring of these systems.

SHME 141 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship X 3.3 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 40 hours LEC; 58 hours LABThis course covers shop foreman duties, procedures, and leadership training. In addition, the testing, adjusting, and balancing of blow pipe systems are addressed.

SHME 150 Sheet Metal Welding I 2.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 27 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course covers oxyacetylene cutting, shielded metal arc (SMAW) and gas tungsten arc (GTAW) welding processes typically used in the sheet metal industry. Topics include welding safety procedures and maintenance techniques.

SHME 151 Sheet Metal Welding II 2.5 UnitsEnrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 27 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course covers advanced shielded metal arc (SMAW) and gas tungsten arc (GTAW) welding processes typically used in the sheet metal industry. Topics include welding safety procedures and maintenance techniques.

SHME 298 Work Experience in Sheet Metal Apprenticeship 1-4 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Indentured in the sheet metal apprenticeship program.Hours: 60-300 hours LABThis course provides students the opportunity to work in the sheet metal apprenticeship program for the purpose of developing specific skills to meet the goals and objectives of the sheet metal Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (J.A.T.C.). Students complete work experience hours at approved training sites. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be repeated when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.

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SMRA 100 Sheet Metal Residential Apprenticeship I 3 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal Residential ApprenticeHours: 40 hours LEC; 42 hours LABThis course is an introduction to sheet metal residential apprenticeship, residential and light commercial work, safety, tools, and materials. Topics include an introduction to basic sheet metal layout and fabrication.

SMRA 101 Sheet Metal Residential Apprenticeship II 3 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal Residential ApprenticeHours: 40 hours LEC; 42 hours LABThis course covers trade-related mathematics, forklift training, sheet metal soldering, and basic reading of blueprints. Topics include basic layout of sheet metal elbows, offsets and triangulation.

SMRA 110 Sheet Metal Residential Apprenticeship III 3 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal Residential ApprenticeHours: 40 hours LEC; 42 hours LABThis course covers servicing, troubleshooting and low voltage controls for residential heating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. Topics include residential architectural sheet metal and fabricating flashing, gutters and downspouts.

SMRA 111 Sheet Metal Residential Apprenticeship IV 3 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal Residential ApprenticeHours: 40 hours LEC; 42 hours LABThis course covers advanced triangulation, draft and fabrication methods in residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Topics include servicing furnaces, air conditioners, and alternating-current (AC) control circuits. Additional topics include duct design and system sizing.

Sheet Metal Technician Apprenticeship

SMTEC 100 Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship I 2.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 27 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course is an introduction to the Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship. Topics include environmental systems, basic refrigeration theory, balancing refrigeration systems, and field safety. It includes the testing, adjusting, and balancing of refrigeration systems.

SMTEC 101 Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship II 2.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 27 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course covers diagnosing refrigeration systems, charging and recovery of small hermetic systems, and servicing small heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) package units.

SMTEC 110 Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship III 2.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 27 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course covers basic electrical fundamentals and control circuits in package air conditioning units. Topics include basic motor principles, construction, and motor control circuits.

SMTEC 111 Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship IV 2.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 27 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course covers hermetically sealed electric motors, motor control circuits and their protection. Topics include electrical schematics and diagrams relating to air conditioning equipment.

SMTEC 120 Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship V 2.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 27 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course covers duct systems including design, selection, layout, and outlets. Topics include the properties of air, airflow, and heat in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system design. Additionally, types of heating systems are covered.

SMTEC 121 Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship VI 2.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 27 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course covers chilled water systems, air cooled condensers, water cooled condensers, refrigerant lines and flow control devices. Topics include heat load calculations for cooling systems and heat pump operation, components, and controls.

SMTEC 130 Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship VII 2.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 27 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course covers commercial systems such as walk-in freezers, ice makers, multi-zone systems and an introduction to computerized building management. Topics include constant volume air conditioning systems, and an introduction to pneumatic and electronic environmental system controls.

SMTEC 131 Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship VIII 2.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 27 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course covers variable air volume systems used in airflow regulation and their electronic control components. Topics include an introduction to the principles and components of direct digital controls (DDC) and energy management systems (EMS).

SMTEC 140 Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship IX 2.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 27 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course covers the installation and application of direct digital control (DDC) systems in energy management systems (EMS). Topics include an introduction to blueprint reading for service technicians, and the testing and balancing of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems integrated with EMS.

SMTEC 141 Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship X 2.5 Units

Enrollment Limitation: Registered Sheet Metal ApprenticeHours: 27 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course covers commissioning of direct digital control (DDC) systems in energy management systems (EMS). Topics include demand controlled ventilation systems and advanced blueprint reading for service technicians.